Description

With rounded corners, the case of translucent, lightly banded agate
applied with a Russian-style Imperial eagle set with single-cut
diamonds and a tear-drop shaped cabochon ruby, mounted in silver
(one diamond missing), its claws clutching a gold orb and scepter,
fitted with a cabochon sapphire thumbpiece-3 1/2 in. long

For a cigarette case of similar inspiration formerly in the Frank
Sinatra Collection, see Christies, New York, December 1, 1995, lot
54.

Provenance:
St. Petersburg Shop, Paris

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Auction Info

Auction Dates

April, 2008

24thThursday

Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 11

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